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2022 CHIO Aachen Opens with Dressage Horse Inspection & STAWAG Opening Competition

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 6/28/2022 3:54:00 PM

Aachen, Germany - The 2022 CHIO Aachen is in full swing, entertaining visitors and specators, while running at full capacity for the first time since 2019. The U.S. will be represented by teams competing in dressage, eventing, and jumping throughout the week, as well as by individuals in driving and dressage. The individual vaulting athletes completed their competition over the weekend, as they prepare for team selection ahead of the 2022 FEI Vaulting World Championships later this summer in...

Building Pathways: The International Disciplines Council and USEF Sport Department

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/16/2021 8:00:00 PM

The International Disciplines Council (IDC) of the USEF oversees the eight FEI disciplines: dressage, eventing, jumping, para dressage, vaulting, combined driving, endurance, and reining. On Friday, January 15, Council Chair Joe Mattingly and members of the USEF Sport Department provided updates and answered member questions during a presentation as part of US Equestrian’s Virtual 2021 Annual Meeting . International Discipline Council & Sport Department 2021 US Equestrian Annual...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with RIDE TV for 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/3/2020 1:48:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - RIDE TV, a 24-hour television network dedicated to equestrian sports, culture, and lifestyle, will continue as an Official Media Partner of US Equestrian in 2021. RIDE TV brings viewers original programming and equestrian sports coverage via cable and satellite, as well as through its online streaming and on-demand video channel, RIDE TV GO. “RIDE TV is so excited to be renewing our wonderful partnership with USEF,” says Amanda Devan, Director of Marketing and...

Terri Dolan to Join USEF as Director of National Breeds and Non-FEI Disciplines Sport Department

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/6/2019 3:27:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that on September 16, 2019, Terri Dolan will be joining our team as Director of National Breeds and Non-FEI Disciplines Sport Department. US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney with Terri Dolan Photo: Andrea Evans/US Equestrian Terri will be bringing her extensive management experience from her 35-year career with the Marriott International Corporation to the position, as well as her knowledge of equestrian sport. “Terri’s...

Allen and Small Occasion Claim Overall Grand Champion 3'6" at USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Coast

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/24/2019 12:29:00 PM

Petaluma, Calif. - The 2019 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – West Coast concluded with Jordan Allen and Small Occasion claiming the Overall Grand Championship in the 3’6’’ section with a total score of 259.00 points on Tuesday, July 23, at the Sonoma Horse Park. Grace McReynolds and Crowd Pleaser earned the Overall Grand Championship in the 3’3’’ section with a total score of 251.10 points. Allen (West Bloomfield, Mich.) was in fine form...

U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team Sweeps Gold Medals at Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/5/2019 10:23:00 PM

New Orleans, La. – The 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes Team secured all four gold medals and gained valuable experience in international competition at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event in New Orleans, La. Hosted at Cascade Stables from July 1-5, the U.S. team faced off against two teams from South Africa. Under the guidance of Coach Christy Parker (Hortense, Ga.) and Assistant Coach Mary Mag Wilson (Cave Creek, Ariz.), the U.S. saddle seat equitation program...

Verdades and Cobra Win 2018 Horse of the Year Titles

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/12/2019 10:28:00 PM

West Palm Beach, Fla. – US Equestrian is pleased to share that Verdades, owned by Laura Graves and Curt Maes, has been voted the 2018 International Horse of the Year and Cobra, owned by Marsha Hartford-Sapp, has been voted the 2018 National Horse of the Year. International Horse of the Year Verdades (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Verdades (Florett AS x Liwilarda/Goya), a 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, affectionately known as Diddy, began his journey to international success in 2014 after...

Samantha Cohen and Carmen Win First Leg of $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship at Holiday & Horses Show

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/29/2018 5:40:00 PM

Wellington, Fla . – The $10,000 faults-converted competition started off the $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship on Thursday at the Holiday & Horses Show. The U25 athletes delivered quick rounds over Anthony D'Ambrosio’s course in the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s International Arena. Samantha Cohen and Carmen sped to the lead, winning the first competition and putting them at the top of the overall leaderboard. Samantha Cohen and Carmen...

AMHA’s Clea Cloutier Wins 2018 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/20/2018 9:38:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce that Clea Cloutier is the recipient of the 2018 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. This award recognizes outstanding youth members for their achievements and identifies potential future leaders in the equine industry. The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) nominated Cloutier, who is actively involved in the AMHA Youth (AMHAY). 2018 USEF Sportsman's Award recipient, Clea Cloutier Cloutier (Derry, N.H.) grew up with horses,...

Berget Rides to 2018 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Win

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/10/2018 5:48:00 PM

Kansas City, Mo. – The top saddle seat equitation riders in the U.S. faced a rigorous challenge on Saturday, November 10, as they competed for top honors in the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final at the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show . Twelve of the 18 horse-and-rider combinations in the preliminary ride-offs were called back for the final round of competition by judges Sandy Sessink (Elyria, Ohio), Nancy Troutman (Salem,...